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Satellite images show progress in construction of a plant in Russia that will produce unmanned aircraft designed by Iranwhich Moscow is expected to target against Ukrainian energy facilities, Reuters reported, citing information from the Institute for Science and International Security.
Despite progress in building the plant, neither the US nor its allies have imposed sanctions on its owner, the Alabuga company, or its related companies, the institute says.
The plant will be used for mass production of Iranian drones “Shaheed-136”which will improve Iran’s production processes and ultimately expand the capabilities of drones, the institute said, citing leaked documents.
The satellite photo also shows the construction of other structures and the establishment of new security perimeters and checkpoints in the area of the plant.
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“As winter approaches, Russia can be expected to increase its Shahed-136 attacks on Ukraine’s vital energy sources, worsening the living conditions of the civilian population.”
Last winter, about 10 months after Russia invaded Ukraine, Russian forces launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing a massive blackout.
The newly built drone plant is 800 km east of Moscow, in the Republic of Tatarstan. Alabuga is 66% owned by the federal government and 34% by the Republic of Tatarstan, the institute said.
In June, the White House said that Russia and Iran appeared to be deepening their defense cooperation.
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